FDSC Ski/Snowboard
Instructors

The most unique benefit of being a member of the FDSC is our lesson program. Lessons are free to members after paying a registration fee of $25 to defray some of the costs of the program. Our instructors are PSIA certified and many are Level II. Most have or are currently teaching at a mountain. Many have been long time members of the club and they all devote their time every Tuesday for seven weeks. By attending on the hill and classroom clinics the instructors remain current with teaching standards. The apprentices are members of the club who have been recognized by our instructors as having excellent ski/snowboarding ability along with great communication skills. Apprentices assist the instructors to assure that our students receive the most attention and demonstration to enhance their learning experience.
RICK AUCHENBACH


FAVORITE SKI AREA: Tremblant and Vail
JIM BIANCONE

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 15
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Blue Marsh
Jim has been skiing for over 30 years. He has held several positions on the Board including publicity, programs and membership. "…association with the club has been one life's greatest adventures!"
FAVORITE SKI AREA: First trip to Europe following Paul Prutzman down the cliff at Val Gardina
SCOTT COOPER
BILL CREADON

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: II
AASI CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 24 Skiing - 8 Snowboarding
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Heidelberg, Blue Marsh (Ski and Snowboard Director), Blue Mountain
Bill started skiing in 1966 and was on a Freestyle Team doing ballet from '69 thru '73 sponsored by K2. He has been teaching since 1978, Certified Level I in 1981 and Level 2 in 1982 for skiing and Level I for snowboarding. Bill was Ski/Snowboard Director at Blue Marsh from '97 thru '03. 

FAVORITE SKI AREA: It depends! 
Hardcore New England would have to be Mad River followed closely by Stowe.
West would be Snowbird and Alta for Ultimate Powder. Jackson Hole and Taos 
for best Off Piste terrain followed closely by Kirkwood, Alpine Meadows, Squaw 
and Heavenly. Targhee's ultimate snow and untrackable powder and 
hoe about Araphoe Basin, Keystone, and Breckenridge and Whistler on an April 
60 degree sunny afternoon. 

"As a good friend of mine once told me, he never knew a 
beer he did not like, I would have to say that about most mountains"
KENT W. DAVIS

Kent has been skiing for 30+ years.
DOUG DOMESHEK
PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: II
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 10
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Blue Mtn, Doe Mtn, Eagle Rock and Jack Frost
MADDI DONDORE
PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 20
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Heidelberg/Blue Marsh
Maddi has been skiing for over 28 years. Maddi as Skimeister and Tom Dondore as Ski School Director were responsible for the FDSC Ski School to become a PSIA Ski School.
FAVORITE SKI AREA: Banff/Lake Louise and Squaw Valley.
TOM DONDORE
PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 26
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Hahn Mtn, Heidleberg/Blue Marsh
Tom was also Ski School Director for FDSC for 5. He was instrumental in the FDSC Ski School to become PSIA certified.
HENRY DRASHER
PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: II
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 18
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Blue Marsh, Eagle Rock
Henry has been skiing for over 23 years. He had been on the training staff at Hiedelberg/Blue Marsh for several years. At Eagle Rock, Henry is currently the Assistant Ski School Director and the Training Director. FDSC was fortunate to have Henry as the Ski School Director for 10 years. During off-season, as a certified in-line skating instructor, Henry has helped many FDSC members cross train for their winter sports. Famous within the FDSC for running "Mystery Trips," Henry would like you to know that he is single and enjoys motorcycles and sailing also!!
FAVORITE SKI AREA: Arapaho Basin and Eagle Rock
CARL J. ENGLEMAN, JR


CJ has been skiing for 26 years. He has been racing since 1989 and most recently for FDSC participating in ASRA and NASTAR events.
DOTTY FOXHALL

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: II
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 30+
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Blue Marsh, Winterpark, CO
Dotty's skiing and teaching experience has been very much a part of her family. See the notes under GEORGE FOXHALL'S
GEORGE FOXHALL - SKI SCHOOL DIRECTOR 2004

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: II
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 30+
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Blue Marsh, Winterpark, CO
George began skiing in 1967 when his neighbor asked me if he would like to go to Sharp Mt. for their Friday night special - lift, lesson and ticket for 4 bucks. The following week his wife Dotty went, and skiing became a family experience, which we have enjoyed for these many years. The next season we all joined what is now Bear Creek, and the year after, Heidelberg. George became a teacher in 1971, and Dotty a year later. "We weren't great skiers, but we taught with great enthusiasm." They became members of PSIA in 1975. George was certified Level II in 1981, and Dotty in 1986. Teaching at Blue Marsh until 1989, then joined the Winter Park, CO Ski School for five very successful years. "It is our great pleasure now to teach with this very fine organization and to make many new friends." 
BRIAN GALLAGHER
PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: II
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 10 (2 yrs full-time)
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Vail, Bear Creek, Blue Marsh
Brian presently is president of FDSC. He also has been ski school director, skimeister and treasurer.
FAVORITE SKI AREA: Vail

GEORGE GRAHAM

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 8

LORI HENNE

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I

SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Bear Creek
Lori learned to ski through the FDSC. She is very active in the club by being on the board, running trips, and helping out at social events.
FAVORITE SKI AREA: Vail

MARSHA HESS-SPRINGEL

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 2
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Spring Mountain
Marsha taught a beginner progressive class for woman.
FAVORITE SKI AREA: Mt Snow, Vermont
REID KONDISKO

NORMAN KRUG

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 10
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Blue Marsh

MICHELE LeGRANDE

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 6
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Blue Marsh Ski Area
Michele gets great satisfaction from seeing students advance in their skiing abilities and go on to enjoy the sport with friends and family. "Its all about being safe and having a good time." She likes to be outside in the winter with friends and having a good time instead of hibernating.

FAVORITE SKI AREA: Sun Valley

W.E. (NAT) LeGRANDE

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 9
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Blue Marsh
FAVORITE SKI AREAS: Eastern-Jay Peak, Stowe, Sugar Loaf, Mt Tremblant; Western-Jackson Hole (when the tram is running), Sun Valley and anywhere at Lake Tahoe
Pet Peeve:  Skiing is only a 6 month sport

DALE MARTIN

AASI CERTIFICATION LEVEL: Apprentice
Dale had been skiing for over 20 years before starting snowboarding for 7 years ago. 
FAVORITE SKI AREA.. "I have skied & snowboarded numerous ski areas in the western US and Canada and skied 8 different regions in Europe. I even Boarded on Mt Hood in Oregon in JUNE a few years ago. I still ski out west 2 days a year on our winter vacation as the moguls are best out west! 

SHEILA MARTIN

AASI CERTIFICATION LEVEL: Apprentice 
Sheila, an expert level skier, has 25+ years experience and has become an accomplished snowboarder. Looking forward to becoming certified will teach all levels of snowboarding.
DAVE McFARLAND

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: II
AASI CERTIFICATION LEVEL: Apprentice
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 20+
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Blue Marsh
Dave has been Technical Director for several years and has also been Skimeister.
FAVORITE SKI AREA: Arapahoe Basin and Elk
SUSAN McMULLEN

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 20+
Sue has been skiing for about 28 years. For FDSC, Sue has held the following offices: Treasurer, President, Past President and Competition Director. Racing has highlighted her many years of skiing. Among her accomplishments Sue was the FDSC Women's club championship for several years, first place finishes in the women's C and B level at ASRA finals and placing second at the 2002 NASTAR finals in Park City, Utah. And most recently being on the winning Masters team at the EPSC Council Cup Race in 2003.
FAVORITE SKI AREA: Vail, Sun Valley, Jackson Hole, St. Moritz (Switzerland) tops a long list of favorites.
STAN MILLER
PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Bear Creek
FAVORITE SKI AREA: Schladming, Austria
BRUCE NOGA - SNOWBOARD DIRECTOR

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
AASI CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 15
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Blue Marsh
Bruce has been skiing for over 20 years and snowboarding for over 10. He loves to share his experiences when snowriding with his students and friends.
FAVORITE SKI AREA: Red Mountain, British Columbia and heli-skiing at CMH
RICH REBER

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 17
Over the years Rich has taught students ranging from 18 months to over 70 years old including a person who was deaf. Rich has been taught the junior and advanced program at Blue Marsh for many years. 
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Blue Marsh, Eagle Rock
FAVORITE SKI AREA: Anywhere in Europe
JOHN SADLOWSKI

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 8
John is a self-taught skier who started out in jeans, army fatique coatand brown work gloves. He had such a great time he decided to go every week. "Rental's were great fo me because every time, and I mean every time out, I broke my poles  by either stepping on them or falling on them." Lesson's for John started as he began apprenticing for PSIA certification. "It's just great to help new skiers advance and enjoy this fantastic sport."

SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Bear Creek
FAVORITE SKI AREA: Okemo, Solitude

JEFF SEISLER

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 6
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Blue Marsh, Bear Creek
Jeff will be working on his Level II certification this year!
BOB SMITH
PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: III
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 18
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Blue Marsh, Bear Creek
Bob has been skiing since 1965 with the opportunity to ski Steamboat frequently for 4 seasons. He was on ski patrol for several years and attained the PSIA Level III certification March, 2005. Bob has also been President, Competition Director, Past President, Trip Director and is currently Historian for the FDSC.
FAVORITE SKI AREA: Squaw Valley, Snowbird, Arapahoe Basin, Jackson Hole, Lake Louise, St. Anton (Austria) and Stowe.
MARCIA SMITH

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 8
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Ski Sawmill, Blue Marsh
CHESTER SPRINGEL

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 4
SKI AREAS TAUGHT: Spring Mountain
FAVORITE SKI AREA: Mt. Snow, Vermont

ALLARD van der VELDE

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: I 
ADAPTIVE CERTIFICATION LEVEL: II                             TELEMARK CERTIFICATION LEVEL: II                                   AASI CERTIFICATION LEVEL: III

Allard worked for 3 years in Zell am Ailler, Austria and 6 years in Winter Park, CO. He has taught skiing, telemark and snowboarding as mainly private lessons. Also worked as a volunteer for the NSCD teaching Adaptive skiing for 5 years. "When teaching, I like to be challenged, like to see happy faces, especially the ones from children."

FAVORITE SKI AREA: In Europe Solden and Crested Butte in the US.

MARIANNE van der VELDE

PSIA CERTIFICATION LEVEL: II
ADAPTIVE CERTIFICATION LEVEL: II                             

Marianne taught 7 years at Winter Park, Co working mostly with children. Ran the "Barracuda" program for 3 years for children from Colorado's front range where kids skied on the "team" for 3 weeks at a time. Volunteered teaching students at the National Sports Center for the disabled.

FAVORITE SKI AREA: Don't have a fovorite mountain - there's still too many left to explore!